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Level 3 Education and Training Course in Paignton

Cost£363.00
Duration4 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start27 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Education and Training Course in Paignton. Classes run at South Devon College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 4 weeks and is designed for people who are considering teaching or training others in a subject they know well. You'll explore the principles of learning, teaching, assessment and evaluation. You'll also develop your communication and interpersonal skills, and build an understanding of your professional role and responsibilities. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

Who this course is for

The qualification aims to support you to reflect on your own previous/current levels of experience, practice and skills, and areas for development as well as identify principles of learning, teaching, assessment and evaluation. You will develop confidence, communication and interpersonal skills and develop an awareness of your professional role and responsibilities.There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but you must be considering a subject for delivery and have a qualification in your subject/skill.You should possess reasonable levels of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. You will need to complete an online initial assessment in English, maths and ICT prior to the course.Do I need to be teaching already?A teaching placement is not required; the teaching element of the course is provided by the delivery of a micro teach.What is the duration of the course?The course is five days if completed during the day, or five three-hour sessions if completed in the evening.How will I be assessed?Completion of assessment portfolio online – instruction given in first session. Assessed micro teach with assessor present as part of the course or via video upload.Please note that this specific course is ‘full cost’, meaning that it is not eligible for tuition fee or bursary support. The course fees are to be paid by the student. Depending on the duration of the course, the fees may be eligible to be split over a monthly Direct Debit plan (a Direct Debit fee of £15 would apply).

Entry requirements

You should have a genuine interest in this subject

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of learning and how people develop as learners.
  • You'll examine approaches to teaching and training in your chosen subject area.
  • You'll learn how to plan and structure a teaching session.
  • You'll develop your communication and interpersonal skills in a teaching context.
  • You'll reflect on your own practice and identify areas for development.
  • You'll gain an understanding of assessment and evaluation methods.
  • You'll develop awareness of your professional responsibilities as an educator or trainer.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered face-to-face at South Devon College. You'll take part in group discussions, practical teaching activities, and reflective tasks. Assessment is through written assignments and a micro-teach session, where you plan and deliver a short teaching activity. You'll also complete a reflective journal or written tasks that demonstrate your understanding of teaching and learning principles.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Devon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Adult educator: teach adults in further education or community settings.
  • Workplace trainer: deliver training to colleagues or new starters.
  • Skills coach: support learners to develop specific vocational skills.
  • Learning and development coordinator: organise and deliver staff training programmes.
  • Tutor (community or voluntary sector): teach in local community education settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: the next step if you want to teach in further education or adult learning settings. Builds on the Level 3 Award with more in-depth teaching practice.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a fuller teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education colleges. Often required for permanent teaching contracts.
  • PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education): for those who want to move into secondary or further education with degree-level study.
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